Nick Williams

Nick Williams (31) got th eball to the 1 yd line in the first quarter and UConn scored on the next play. UConn football kicked off Thursday night against UMass at Rentschler Field.

Nick Williams (31) got th eball to the 1 yd line in the first quarter and UConn scored on the next play. UConn football kicked off Thursday night against UMass at Rentschler Field. (STEPHEN DUNN | sdunn@courant.com)

Nick Williams (31) got th eball to the 1 yd line in the first quarter and UConn scored on the next play. UConn football kicked off Thursday night against UMass at Rentschler Field.